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Laptop for Office work and Movies

9 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/laptop-for-office-work-and-movies.197826/

Flake
Flake Original post #1
Jul 5, 2016 at 7:45 AM
1) What is your budget? (INR or USD)
Around 40,000 to 45,000/-

2) What size & weight consideration (if any) would you prefer?
Thin and Light; 12" - 14" screen ( Preferred, If I can get in this budget )
Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen

3) What are the primary tasks you will be performing with this notebook?
Office work and movies. No gaming at all. I will install one or two Linux distros for coding etc. It will be multiboot laptop.

4) Any typical configuration in your mind you're eyeing for ?
I have gone through a lot of threads in this forum but still confused. I go with your suggestion only.

5) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
No preferential for any brand.

6) Anything else you would like to say?
Screen resolution ( 768p (HD) / 900p / 1080p (Full HD) ) - The best I can get in that budget
Battery back up ( normal (3-4hrs) / extended (5-7hrs) ) - Normal battery backup is ok too but if I can get extended one then nothing beats that.
Purchase place ( Online (eg - flipkart, Amazon) / Local - I am ok with Online as well as local.

Thanx a lot !!
K
Jul 5, 2016 at 8:47 AM
Asus R558UR -Local dealer


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Flake
Flake #3
Jul 5, 2016 at 1:02 PM
I read in some other thread that Asus touchpad is not that good and its price at Flipkart is 43,000/-
K
Jul 5, 2016 at 5:50 PM
Local dealer are selling for 40500/- with bag + accessories

Track pad is below average.
But anyways I use mouse.


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Flake
Flake #5
Jul 6, 2016 at 7:51 AM
I don't want to use Mouse. How about this one HP 15-ac650TU Core i5 (4th Gen) - (4 GB/1 TB HDD/Free DOS) Notebook V5D75PA Rs.31990 Price in India - Buy HP 15-ac650TU Core i5 (4th Gen) - (4 GB/1 TB HDD/Free DOS) Notebook V5D75PA Jack Black Color With Textured Diamond Pattern Online - HP : Flipkart.com ?

Is there any better Notebook in my budget?

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Any more suggestions? I am planning to buy this week only. [MENTION=60562]anupam_pb[/MENTION] [MENTION=126812]whitestar_999[/MENTION]
omega44-xt
Jul 9, 2016 at 10:45 AM
I don't want to use Mouse. How about this one HP 15-ac650TU Core i5 (4th Gen) - (4 GB/1 TB HDD/Free DOS) Notebook V5D75PA Rs.31990 Price in India - Buy HP 15-ac650TU Core i5 (4th Gen) - (4 GB/1 TB HDD/Free DOS) Notebook V5D75PA Jack Black Color With Textured Diamond Pattern Online - HP : Flipkart.com ?

Is there any better Notebook in my budget?

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Any more suggestions? I am planning to buy this week only. [MENTION=60562]anupam_pb[/MENTION] [MENTION=126812]whitestar_999[/MENTION]

For 32k its good & it will fulfill your requirements

For 40k, you can get 1080p screen, check this:
Asus R558 R558UR-DM069D Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) - (4 GB/1 TB HDD/Free DOS/2 GB Graphics) Notebook N0NB09Q1-M00580 Rs.43500 Price in India - Buy Asus R558 R558UR-DM069D Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) - (4 GB/1 TB HDD/Free DOS/2 GB Graphics) Notebook N0NB09Q1-M00580 Glossy Dark Brown Online - Asus : Flipkart.com
W
Jul 9, 2016 at 11:11 PM
Go for a 14" laptop for a bit lesser weight.Aim for ~2kg.
Flake
Flake #8
Jul 10, 2016 at 10:36 AM
Go for a 14" laptop for a bit lesser weight.Aim for ~2kg.
Could you post a link of any? I am looking for 14" having good configuration. I am going to use it for Office work and movies only.
It looks like its easy to find good gaming laptop only.
W
Jul 12, 2016 at 2:35 PM
Lenovo IdeaPad 100-14IBD Core i3 (5th Gen) - (4 GB/500 GB HDD/Windows 10) Notebook 80RK002UIH Rs.29990 Price in India - Buy Lenovo IdeaPad 100-14IBD Core i3 (5th Gen) - (4 GB/500 GB HDD/Windows 10) Notebook 80RK002UIH Black Online - Lenovo : Flipkart.com
read the comments,they say ~1.8kg,compact size,good screen,bad audio that needs earphones,very less space between usb ports etc.Newer comments suggests laptop comes with dvd drive which you can replace with ssd for real performance boost with money saved from your budget(but get it done only by authorized lenovo service center,in fact better call their customer care in advance to confirm if it is allowed under warranty terms).